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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
By WILLIAM PITTENGER. MEMBER OF THE EXPEDITION.
Copyrighted, 1887, by War Publishing Co.,, N. Y
 and published by arrangement with them.l

Copyrighted, 1887, by War Publishing Co.,, N. Y.,
 and published by arrangement with them.
 But our interview and subsequent ac- quaintance with Rev. MT. MacDoneu was of very different character, though it also opened unpromisingly. Ill his first prayer he petitioned very earnestly that our lives might be spared if consistent with the good of the Confederacy! This offended some of us, but the better opinion was that if sincere in his loyalty to the rebel authority, he could hardly have prayed differently. So kind was he to us afterward that some thought he might possibly be Union man in real senti- ments; but he has since assured me that he was not in the slightest degree, and that all he did for us was at the dictates of hu- manity and religion. We had very pleas ant interview. He gave us valuable coun- scl, and l felt it great privilege to talk over religious questions with one so intel lCent and sympathetic. When he left he promised to send us some books, and did not forget to promptly forward them. These we took good care of, read thor oughly to all in the room and then re- turned, asking for more. These he gener- ally gave, and we thus continued till we had read nearly his whole library. Those only who know what dreadful weari- ness It IS to pass days without any deli nite employment can realize the great boon these good books bestowed on us. It made the prison room a veritable school; and in view of our religious efforts the character of the books was just what we would most have desired I did not care, as in Knoxville, for law books, but the fact that many, though not all, of the minister's books were of theological and religious cast only made them the more welcome This Atlanta jail was my theological seminary!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
VALUE OF A MEMORY.
A Man Who Knows It All and Make.
 Money by It.

A Man Who Knows It All and Makes
 Money by It.
 In a handsome flat on one of the most fash ionable streets in the city lives a gentleman who is rolling up a fortune by knowledge He is not a writer or lecturer, he holds nc college professorship and does not belong tc any learned body. He simply knows it all, or as nearly all as mortal man may, and sells his knowledge for tidy fec He owns a very extensive library, to begin with. Then, too, he is a living index of his own books. If you require information on matters of history, science, theology, biography, art or anything else you have but to apply to him and pay his charges to be enlightened. You may make your notes out of his library or with the list of authorities obtained from him con- suit the public collections. In one way and another there is probably nothing in the way of published information that you cannot get track of through him, even if he does not know all about it. He conducts his consulta- tions with the fixed system of physician Or a lawyer, and always has full list. There are times, indeed, when he is so fully engaged that appointments have to be made with him well in advance.
 In theological matters he is especially strong. The list of his clients is said to in clude the most eminent divines of the country Thousands of sermons and religious discus sions annually owe their logic and their il- formation to him. In the revision of theo- logical works he is found an invaluable reference. In theological history he is prob ably more learned than any man living When the enormous mass of this sort of literature that is in existence is considered, the fact that he can master it as he has done is remarkable But he carries the same authoritative erudition into other branches of letters. His strong point is his memory It fixes everything in a literary way that is brought before it. He has some system of analogizing dates that renders it possible for him to give the day, month, year and often even the hour of an occurrence on demand so that to trace it up and refer to the pub lished records for details is comparatively easy for him. Outside of his memory, he appears to possess no literary gifts or abilities whatever.
 Commencing modestly enough his charges are now so high that they would seem exor- bitant to any one not conversant with the value of special information to persons of superficial education, or to those even we'll grounded and extensive, but not symmetric- ally systematized, study. Many of his clients know a great deal more than he does in their own way, and are men of much greater ability, But they have not arranged their information so skiufully, and cannot recall it when they need it. So they pay him to nudge their memories, and are glad to have him to help them as he does.-Alfred Tumble in New York News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Inclosing a Stamped Envelope.

have no more frequent inclosure to send than a "government' stamped envelope folded, not in the middle so as to have a crease or ridge across which my correspond ent must write the address, but about quar- ter of an inch from the snd. Another way is to have on hand few larger envelopes to use when inclosing the regular size. tuck my own letter under the flap of the inclosed envelope and put the envelope in right side up, so that the receiver cannot take the letter out without noticing the return postage "J. B. R." in The Writer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
An Exceptional Instance.

What though the sky is dull and gray, My heart is glad. Let others worry as they may,
 I'll lnot be sad. Though life seem dull and friends be few, I'll not repine; For me the world is fresh and new,
 Why should I wines Glad, bright, and joyous will be,
 My cares allayed. For Fortune has just smiled on me,
 My bills are paid.
 -Somerville Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19

The expedition, in the daring of it's inception, had the wildness of a romance; while in the gigantic and overwhelming results it sought and was likely co obtain it was absolutely sublime.- JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL HoLT's OFFICIAL RE- PORT.
 It was all the deepest laid scheme, and on the grandest scale, that ever emanated from the brains of any number of Yankees combined.- THE SOUTHERN CoNFEpERACY (ATLANTA, GA), April 15, 1862
 Despite it's tragic termination, it shows what a handful of brave men could undertake in Amer ica-CoMTE DE PARIS HISTORY OF THE CIvTI. WAR IN AMERICA, vol 2, p. 1S7.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
The Family Man.

He walks the street with jaunty pace. Salutes each friend he sees; His cheerful mien, his smiling face, Denote a mind at ease. Whats caused this change: A week ago We saw him coming down With mien dejected, footstep slow, And on his face frown. The frown has fled, his step is light Behold him swing his cane. His heads erect, his eye is bright; He's happy; that is plain. You'd like to know the reasonf And will give you one: The price of coal's about to drop A dollar on the ton.
 -Boston Corrripr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
LIGHT AND AIRY.
Yolapuk.

Volapuk. Take Q teaspoonful of English, A modicum of Dutch, Of Italian just trifie, And of Gaelic not too much; Some Russian and Egyptian Add then unto the whole, With just enough to flavor, Of the lingo of the Pole, Some Cingalese and Hottentot, A soupcon, too, of French, Of native Scandinavian A pretty thorough drench: Hungarian and Syriac, A pinch of Japanese, With just as mdch Ojibbeway And Turkish as you please. Now stir it gently, boil it we'll, And if you've decent luck, The ultimate residuum You'll find is Valapuk,
 Buffalo Courier
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Chief Billy BowIess.

Gen. Harney is going to Florida to end his days. He returns to the scene of his first Indian campaigns, for he foot raced Billy Bowlegs through the everglades during the Seminole war. William B. Legs understood Harney better than most Indians do white soldier, and when asked his opinion Of him, simply replied, "Harney catch Billy, Billy hang. Billy catch Harncy, Harney hay, - of |. time "-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Understood His RuSipass

hStooeI HIS bUS1hesS. falr Customer-1 thought you had servants waiting for places.
 Employment Agent-Plenty of them, madam, but we do not keep them here in the reception room; they are in the waiting room up stairs.
 Con! We'll, keep Q boarding house, and want dish washer.
 E.. A:-1es, ma'am. George, go up stairs ana tell the girls that there is place vacant for lady renovator of hotel china.-Tid Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19

Retribution. The shades of night were falling fast. When through our sinctum sanctum nassed A youth half clad in snow and ice Who scorned the placard's bold deyice:- SHUT THE DOOR. The pressman in the cellar dim At midnight dark discovered him. Our chief the elevator shaft Himself had opened to the draft. Nor needed there the legend trim:-
 SHUT THE DOOR, There in the gloom all cold and gray Lifeless, but beautiful, he lay; While far above the legend shone. Close by the sanctum telephone:-
 Shut the door!
 Macon Telegraph
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
DARING AND SUFFERING.
A History of the Andrews Railroad
 Raid Into Georgia in 1862.
The Most Heroic and Tragic Episode
 of the Civil War.

Embracing a Full and Accurate Account of the Secret Journey to the Heart of the Confederacy, the Capture of Railway Train in a Confederate Camp, the Terrible Chase That Followed, and the Subsequent Fortunes of the Leader and His Party.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
An Easy HTatter

MT. Porcine (of Chicago)-That's fine pict- ure, mister
 Picture Dealer-Yes, sir; it's Raphael Mr. Porcine-How much might it be worth Picture Dealer-It is already sold, sir
 MT. Porcine-Sold! Well, you see this man Raphael and if he wants to get one like it up for me he can name his price-The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
An Unsolicited Testimony.

An Unsolicited Testimony
 Particular Customer-I am afraid that but ter you speak of is too cheap to be good Grocer-Its regular dairy butter, madam. we'll have another lot in tomorrow. Let me send you some.
 Has it good keeping qualities?.
 Keeping qualities! Why, madam, the lady that runs the big boarding house next door told me she never had butter that lasted so long as this does."-Omaha World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
A Brilliant Actress.


 lie to Miss Breezy of Chicago)-Your friend Miss Wabash has made ouite n snccess on the stage, has she not, Miss Breezyl Shc-Oh, yes, she is very popular. Clara possesses an innate refinement of manner. an er-graciousness of demeanor, as it were. rarely seen even among those eminent in the profession.
 He-Where is she playing nowl She-Nowhere at present. The last time I saw Clara she said that she was on her uppers.-The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Special Terms.

New Member to Washington hotel clers0- What are your regular rates!
 Clerk-Four dollars day, sir; payable weekly.
 New Member-You have different rates for members, of coursea
 Clerk-Yes, sir. Four dollars day in ad- vance.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Musical.
AFTER LoNGFELLow.

AFTER LONGFELLOW. II hear the wind among the trees Playing celestial symphonies" And out upon the moonlit bay The breezes sound the 'Boulanger;" hear the cyclone on the sea Waiting Sweet Violets" to me, And always drop a silent tear To note that 1Eolus plays by ear.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19

Birds nest and sharks fins were served st dinner given by the Chinese minister ip Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
\ Busy Day.

Hotel Waiter-You are late for lunch. sir. Eminent Physician-Yes, had to finish my magazine article on ''The Laws of Hea,thn so us to get it into the next mail. What have you todays
 "Hot rolls, clans, plum pudding, apple dumplings, mince pie and fruit cake"
 "Bring 'em all."-Omaha World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Mir. Sullivan's PhiIosophy

Mir. Sullivan's Philosophy. I've heard" said John L. Sullivan, As his massive right he hurled, That the hand that rocks the cradle Is the hand that rules the world But since struck this foreign land And its prince-alI of Q heap, I'm inclined to think I've got the hand That puts 'em all to sleepr"
 New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
The Unfailipp Meter

The Unfailing Meter. Oh, gas may escape and gas may burst And vanish in noise and flame, But the meters hand, in its quiet way, Goes travelling onward day by day And gets there just the same.
 Omaha World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-19
Difference in Taste.

Coal Dealer-Good morning! Fine, brac- ing weather.
 Ice Cream Man-Beastly weather.--Yid Bits
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Two Sinners.

There was man. it said one time,
Who went astray in his youthful prime.
Can the brain keep cool and the heart keep quiet
When the blood is river that's running riot!
And boys will be boys. the old folks say,
And mans the better who s had his day.
The sinner reformed. and the preacher told
Of the prodigal son who came back to the fold,
And Christian people threw open the door
With a warmer welcome than before.
Wealth and honor were his TO command
And spotless woman gave him her hand
And the world strewed their pathway with flowers
abloom,
Crying, God bless lady and God bless groom!"
There alden went asray
In the golden dawn OF her life's young day;
She had more passion and heart than head
And she followed blindly where fond love led,
And love unchecked is a dangerous guide
To wander at will by fair girls side.
The woman repented and turned from sin,
But no door opened to let her in
The preacher prayed that she might be forgiven
But told her to look for mercy in heaven.
For this is the law of the earth we know
That the woman IS seorned. while the man may 60
brave welded her after all
But the world said, frowning 'We shall not call"
Ella heeier Wilcox.
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An Emperor In Love.

The recently published correspondence Of
Queen Catharine. Of Westphalia. gives this de-
scription of Napoleon just before his marriage
with Maria Louisa:
You have conception, my dear father,
how enamored he is Of his future wife, His
head is in blaze of excitement am unable
to give an idea of; not day passes he does not
send one of his chamberlains, charged like
Mercury. with the messages of the great
Jupiter. He has shown me FIVE OF these eps-'
ties, which not altogether those of ST. Paul.
He says that when he is married he will give
peace to the world and all his time to Zaire.
To show you to what pitch he is oc-
cuped about the Archduchess / will tell
you that he has sent for tailors and shoemakers
and ordered them to dress him with the utmost
care and he is learning to waltz. These are
things neither you nor l could have imagined"
The marriage took place the LIST Of April. The
18th she writes:
THE Emperor has become invisible for his
family, and the Empress receives one but the
Queen of Naples; all the other sisters and sis.
ters-in-law are kept out in the cold. You may
guess that IN such a state Of things it is impos-
sibe to transact any important business. No
reply is given to request for audience. and my
husband has been able to see him only once since
we came to Compiegue"
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The Fashions of the Table.

san Francisco Chronicle
man of sense does not waste his time iuss-
ing around to find out what the latest fad " III he
IN eating. A man knows what big knife is fer,
and a little knife. but he does not need to be
ashamed OF not being acquainted with the little
erratic facs which are being constantly intro
duced for fashion or effect. 1t used to be yui
gar to serve a lot of vegetables all at one
time. 1t then became vulgar not
to do it. 1t used to be fashionable
to pile your plate with a mixture of eatables;
then 1T became the worst OF TASTE There is
only one absolute rule of eating and drinking
that all people need to Observation-Disclosures
and the little extra kinks of fashion amount to
nothing. and are not worth mans while TO follow
and study. Coed breeding consists as much in
arranging things for the comfort of yonr guests
as it does in knowing how to eat your dinner
In simple aad clearly way.
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He Told the Truth:

Boston Letter In Providence Journal.
One evening was walking in tho lobby Of a
Boston theater with DR.. A. It was the frst
night Of a play. and DR.. A. was expressing
his contempt of the work in no measured terms,
when the author of the piece came toward us.
"Weli, he asked, with brisk abruptness, how
do you like my playl' ''My dear fellow" DR.. A.
answered. without a moments hesitation, Elf
had written that play l should be SO proud Of
it there would be nc living with me-" dragged
DR. d. along before the grat6ed author had
ceased to beam with satisfaction over this com,
plment. II only told him the truth, he said
stuff | should be fool enough to be unspeakably
proud of it,
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The Fire.

Spirit OF flame. the senses thrill.
According to thy warmth or will;
According to the souls desire,
Or gen'rous hands that heap thee higher.
In glowing Goals we see the shine
OF mem 'ries golden stars divine,
While unseen censers fill the room,
Soft swaying in the twilight gloom.
From pearl to opal--amethyst,
The ever- changing flames-our tryst
OF love we keep beside the fire.
While angels sweep the sounding Tyre.
Whose tones through corridors of Time
Like bells of Heaven softly chime,
And here, from far-off ife-tide ways,
To dwell with us--from other days.
Dear forms. dear faces, shining eyes,
Are brought Us back from Paradise;
The soul hath found its best desire,
Amusing by the twilight FIRE.
e. S. l.. Thompson
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Through Darkness.

One night tho Angel Gabriel,
Seated in Paradise apart,
Heard the low, loving voice of God
In answer to human heart.
Eminent must this servant be
Who to the Most High is so nigh;
Whose spirit. dead to lust below,
Already is with Him on high"
He fastened over land and sea
TO find this mamie went like light
But found him not in earth or heaven
Through all the watches of the night.
20 Lord direct me to this man
That is and dear to Thee"
~ he man Thou speakest Of Gabriel,
Thou shalt in yon pagoda see."
Straightway to the pagoda sped
The Instructed One, and locking there
Behold before idol grim
A solitary man at prayer.
''Canst thou regard this man. oh Lord.
Who to an idol prays. not Thcef'
II have forgot his ignorance
Since he through darkness has found Me-"
r.. IL. Stoddard. in New York Independent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-06
The Prevailing "Chinook."

New York Tribune.
Chinook" is an Indian name given TO a wind
occasionally experienced on the eastern slope of
the Rocky mountains, in Montana, and the adj
jacent region. In passing over that lofty range
the air current loses most of the moisture &C.
again many degrees warmer than before. a sim
liar phenomenon in Switzerland is called a
sfoehn." AS the chinook visits what In winter
is the coolest part Of this country, its arrival Oft
works very marked change in temperature.
Stories which sound fabulous are told of the
rapidity with which it melts snow on the great
cattle range Of the Northwest.
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Theatrical Agent understand you have q
very large and wealthy congregation.
Minister-Yes. sir; l have.
Theatrical Agent suppose they follow the
advice in your sermons2
Mnister-Oh. yes; have very faithful flock.
Theatrical Agent-Good! Now If you will only
denounce the coming of my ballet next week 7
can make it an object to you. What are your
termsl
Minister-Well. for mild protest generally
get 800, but for severe denunciation have to
charge 5000 Business is business.
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A Place for Spinsters.

Boston Saturday Gazette.
An elderly single woman. with good deal OF
money and no special vocation, told me she
was in future going to spend her winters In
Washington. "You see," she explained, mot
being young girl, or married woman, or q so.
cial leader there is logically social place fox
me in Boston. Washington is the only Ameri-
can city cosmopolitan enough. Old World enough.
to afford social place to women of my age with.
out mission. 1t is really. you know tho only
American city where boys and girls are not suns
posed to he the only persons to carry on society.
Yes, I'm going to Washington"
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A Eclectic" Flush,

Minneapolis Tribune
Say, where's de sportin' editorl' asked aloud
addressed young man. as he poked his head into
the room occupied by the night editor II wants
him to decide a bet between me and George
Hathaway. You see, it come about dis way. I
don't know nothing about books, and dis man
Hathaway reads something about man having
hectic flush and he wants to know whether il
beats a full house or not. I claims it don't and
he says it does, and l want the matter settled"
A hectic flush was described to him and he went
away satisfied. agreeing to call the bet of.
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Been There Before.

Philadelphia American.
"And do you doubt my lover he asked pas
sionatey
mo, George" she answered with admirable
poise, ''but when you say that the day you call
me yours will usher in an era of lifelong devo-
ton and tender solictude, you-pardon me,
dear-you put it on a trife too thick. You seem
to forget, George that am a widow"
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Easily Explained.
Texas Siftipgs

texas Z
Customer must say don't like this milk
Milkman-Why. what's the matter with itf
''.ust look at it. Don't you see that 1t IL
blues'
well, yes; it is little darker than usual"
''What is the cause of it9'
II think / can explain it."
I'D be glad to hear it,"
You see, we weaned the calf few days ago.
and probably the OLD COW feels little blue
about it. That's the only way / can account
for it,
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HUMOR OF THE DAY.
Poetry VS.. Fact.

y love my love in the morning,
For she like morn is fair"
Er-that is to say,
If you keep away
Till after she's crimped her hair
II.
81 love my love in the morning,
love my love at NOON
BUTT makes me sad
To see her get mad
When get home TO dinner too 5000
III.
I'll love my love in the morning.
l love my love in the eve"
But if she should snore
just a little bit more
think should have TO leave.
-Somervilie Journal.
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the heat of an unseen flame. All, Jim, why are
You not here. to pluck the image of outraged
wife and motherhood from the chasm over which
it hovers2 She struggled to release her hand.
more family however, as his grasp strength
ened Then as he resistlessly drew her towards
him, their eyes met, and with shuddering sigh
she fell on her knees, with her head upon his
shoulder.
He realized his power and mercilessly used it;
but at the first touch of his hot lips upon her
own, she sprung from him, plucked her baby
from his lap, rushed into the house, shut the
door and locked it.
He sat for awhile gazing at the opposite cliff
frowning in silent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of
their meaning and Indifferent to their eternal
calm. Then he got up, strolled passed the shop.
and on down to the still-house, humming softly
to himself:
"Tll await my love,
I'll await my love, etc.